Lincoln Frontier 400X Pipe Engine Driven Welder Perkins - K3485-1
The Lincoln Frontier 400X Pipe (K3485-1) represents the pinnacle of pipeline welding technology, combining Lincoln's most advanced engine-driven platform with specialized pipe welding capabilities optimized for cross-country pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair applications. This professional-grade system is specifically configured to deliver exceptional downhill pipe welding performance with its exclusive Pipe mode featuring innovative DigFX technology that produces the iconic, smooth DC-style arc preferred by pipeline welders worldwide. At just 1035 lbs (469 kg) and with compact dimensions of 35.9 in x 25.3 in x 60 in, this powerful unit offers unprecedented portability for a machine in its performance class, making it ideal for deployment across challenging pipeline right-of-ways where mobility and reliability are critical operational requirements.
Powered by a robust 24.7 HP turbocharged Perkins 403F-15T diesel engine that meets EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, the Frontier 400X Pipe delivers exceptional performance in extreme conditions, including high-altitude operations and cold-weather environments, while maintaining optimal fuel efficiency through its innovative Auto-Stop/Start technology. This advanced system automatically reduces engine idling to minimize fuel consumption, extend service intervals, and significantly reduce operating costs in remote pipeline locations. The revolutionary 7-inch next-generation digital display provides unprecedented control with intuitive navigation, save and recall parameter memories, maintenance reminders, and optional PIN user authorization to prevent unauthorized operation, while the integrated CrossLinc Technology enables remote parameter adjustment directly at the arc without additional control cables, dramatically improving productivity and safety in challenging pipeline environments spanning miles of rugged terrain.
The Frontier 400X Pipe establishes a new benchmark for pipeline welding versatility with its comprehensive multi-process capabilities, supporting traditional stick welding with cellulosic and low-hydrogen electrodes alongside advanced processes including pulsed TIG, pulsed MIG, orbital MIG, and Lincoln's proprietary Surface Tension Transfer (STT) technology for superior pipe root pass performance. The system delivers up to 400 amps of welding output (IEC rated at 325A/33V at 100% duty cycle in extreme 104ยฐF/40ยฐC conditions) with optimized CC and CV modes that ensure exceptional arc performance across all welding processes, including carbon arc gouging with electrodes up to 5/16 inch. Engineered for maximum operational efficiency in remote pipeline locations, the machine delivers exceptional power generation capabilities with 11 kW of continuous three-phase 240V power and 10 kW of single-phase 120/240V power for operating plasma cutters, grinders, pipe beveling equipment, and other essential pipeline tools. The class-leading 20-gallon (75.7L) fuel tank combined with the intelligent Auto-Stop/Start system maximizes operational runtime between refueling, while the advanced engine design delivers impressively quiet operation with sound levels as low as 67 dBA at low idle, significantly improving communication and reducing operator fatigue during long pipeline shifts.
Key Features
- Full Job-Site Versatility โ Offers up to 400 amps (IEC rated at 325 amps) of welding current with optimized CC and CV modes, specialized modes to support mechanized and pulse welding, and a dedicated Pipe mode with DigFX technology to produce the iconic, smooth DC-style arc for downhill pipe welding.
- All Day Auxiliary Power โ Provides up to 11 kW of continuous three-phase power to run industrial tools such as plasma cutters, pumps, or inverter welders.
- Next-Gen Display โ Bright, durable 7 in. digital user interface for unmatched machine control - Save and recall memories, receive maintenance reminders, and enable PIN authorization.
- CrossLinc Enabled โ Allows communication through a standard weld cable to enable voltage or current control at the arc without a control cable to help improve safety, quality, and productivity with less trips to the power source and reduced jobsite clutter.
- Run Longer and More Efficient โ Weld longer with a class-leading 20 US gal. (75.7 L) fuel tank and integrated Auto-Stop/Start feature, designed to prevent excessive idling to help save on fuel costs.
- Field-Proven Diesel Engine โ Powered by a 24.7 hp, turbocharged Perkins diesel engine to provide extremely smooth and quiet operation with excellent cold-weather starting and high altitude performance while meeting EPA Tier 4 Final compliance.
- Specialized Pipeline Performance โ Purpose-built for cross-country pipeline applications with dedicated pipe welding mode that delivers the classic DC-style arc characteristics preferred by professional pipeline welders worldwide.
Specifications
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 35.9 in x 25.3 in x 60 in (913 mm x 643 mm x 1524 mm) |
| Net Weight | 1035 lbs (469 kg) |
| Machines Processes | Stick (SMAW) Gouging (CAC-A) TIG (GTAW) MIG (GMAW) Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) Flux-Cored Self-Shielded (FCAW-S) Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G) Orbital MIG |
| Open Circuit Voltage | 71 Peak OCV at 1800 RPM |
| IEC Rating | 325A / 33V / 100% @ 104ยฐF (40ยฐC) |
| Output Range by Mode | Stick/Pipe (SMAW): 30 - 400 Amps CV-Wire (GMAW, FCAW-S, FCAW-G): 10 - 45 Volts DC TIG (GTAW): 5 - 400 Amps Arc Gouging (CAC-A): 60 - 400 Amps |
| Rated Gouging Carbon Diameter | 5/16" (8.0 mm) |
| Machines Communication Technology | CrossLinc |
| Single Phase Auxiliary Output | 10,000 Watts Continuous / 11,500 Watts Peak, 120/240V |
| Three Phase Auxiliary Output | 11,000 Watts Continuous / 12,500 Watts Peak, 240V |
| Auxiliary Output Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Receptacle Types | NEMA 5-20R NEMA 14-50R NEMA 15-50R |
| Engine Brand & Model | Perkins 403F-15T |
| Engine Description | 3 Cylinder Turbocharged Water Cooled Diesel Engine |
| Engine Horsepower | 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Engine Block Size & Displacement | 91 cu. in (1.5 L) Bore x Stroke - 3.3 in x 3.5 in (84 mm x 90 mm) |
| Emissions Rating | US EPA Tier 4 Final |
| High Idle Operating Speed @ Rated Output | 1800 |
| Low Idle Operating Speed | 1440 |
| Sound Rating @23 ft. (7m) | 67 dBA at Low Idle 71 dBA at High Idle |
| Fuel Tank Size (US gal.) | 20 US gal. |
| Fuel Tank Size (L) | 75.7 L |
| Oil Capacity (qts.) | 6.4 qts. |
| Oil Capacity (L) | 6.0 L |
| Coolant Capacity (US gal.) | 1.8 US gal. |
| Coolant Capacity (L) | 6.8 L |
| Typical Application | Construction Mining Railroad Maintenance Cross Country Pipeline Construction & Field Erection Maintenance & Repair Offshore Oil & Gas Pipeline & Offshore Power Generation Shipbuilding Structural Fabrication Structural Welding |
| Warranty | 3 Years Parts and Labor - Engine warranted separately by engine manufacturer |
Lincoln Frontier 400X Pipe Engine Driven Welder Perkins - K3485-1
The Lincoln Frontier 400X Pipe (K3485-1) represents the pinnacle of pipeline welding technology, combining Lincoln's most advanced engine-driven platform with specialized pipe welding capabilities optimized for cross-country pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair applications. This professional-grade system is specifically configured to deliver exceptional downhill pipe welding performance with its exclusive Pipe mode featuring innovative DigFX technology that produces the iconic, smooth DC-style arc preferred by pipeline welders worldwide. At just 1035 lbs (469 kg) and with compact dimensions of 35.9 in x 25.3 in x 60 in, this powerful unit offers unprecedented portability for a machine in its performance class, making it ideal for deployment across challenging pipeline right-of-ways where mobility and reliability are critical operational requirements.
Powered by a robust 24.7 HP turbocharged Perkins 403F-15T diesel engine that meets EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, the Frontier 400X Pipe delivers exceptional performance in extreme conditions, including high-altitude operations and cold-weather environments, while maintaining optimal fuel efficiency through its innovative Auto-Stop/Start technology. This advanced system automatically reduces engine idling to minimize fuel consumption, extend service intervals, and significantly reduce operating costs in remote pipeline locations. The revolutionary 7-inch next-generation digital display provides unprecedented control with intuitive navigation, save and recall parameter memories, maintenance reminders, and optional PIN user authorization to prevent unauthorized operation, while the integrated CrossLinc Technology enables remote parameter adjustment directly at the arc without additional control cables, dramatically improving productivity and safety in challenging pipeline environments spanning miles of rugged terrain.
The Frontier 400X Pipe establishes a new benchmark for pipeline welding versatility with its comprehensive multi-process capabilities, supporting traditional stick welding with cellulosic and low-hydrogen electrodes alongside advanced processes including pulsed TIG, pulsed MIG, orbital MIG, and Lincoln's proprietary Surface Tension Transfer (STT) technology for superior pipe root pass performance. The system delivers up to 400 amps of welding output (IEC rated at 325A/33V at 100% duty cycle in extreme 104ยฐF/40ยฐC conditions) with optimized CC and CV modes that ensure exceptional arc performance across all welding processes, including carbon arc gouging with electrodes up to 5/16 inch. Engineered for maximum operational efficiency in remote pipeline locations, the machine delivers exceptional power generation capabilities with 11 kW of continuous three-phase 240V power and 10 kW of single-phase 120/240V power for operating plasma cutters, grinders, pipe beveling equipment, and other essential pipeline tools. The class-leading 20-gallon (75.7L) fuel tank combined with the intelligent Auto-Stop/Start system maximizes operational runtime between refueling, while the advanced engine design delivers impressively quiet operation with sound levels as low as 67 dBA at low idle, significantly improving communication and reducing operator fatigue during long pipeline shifts.
Key Features
- Full Job-Site Versatility โ Offers up to 400 amps (IEC rated at 325 amps) of welding current with optimized CC and CV modes, specialized modes to support mechanized and pulse welding, and a dedicated Pipe mode with DigFX technology to produce the iconic, smooth DC-style arc for downhill pipe welding.
- All Day Auxiliary Power โ Provides up to 11 kW of continuous three-phase power to run industrial tools such as plasma cutters, pumps, or inverter welders.
- Next-Gen Display โ Bright, durable 7 in. digital user interface for unmatched machine control - Save and recall memories, receive maintenance reminders, and enable PIN authorization.
- CrossLinc Enabled โ Allows communication through a standard weld cable to enable voltage or current control at the arc without a control cable to help improve safety, quality, and productivity with less trips to the power source and reduced jobsite clutter.
- Run Longer and More Efficient โ Weld longer with a class-leading 20 US gal. (75.7 L) fuel tank and integrated Auto-Stop/Start feature, designed to prevent excessive idling to help save on fuel costs.
- Field-Proven Diesel Engine โ Powered by a 24.7 hp, turbocharged Perkins diesel engine to provide extremely smooth and quiet operation with excellent cold-weather starting and high altitude performance while meeting EPA Tier 4 Final compliance.
- Specialized Pipeline Performance โ Purpose-built for cross-country pipeline applications with dedicated pipe welding mode that delivers the classic DC-style arc characteristics preferred by professional pipeline welders worldwide.
Specifications
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 35.9 in x 25.3 in x 60 in (913 mm x 643 mm x 1524 mm) |
| Net Weight | 1035 lbs (469 kg) |
| Machines Processes | Stick (SMAW) Gouging (CAC-A) TIG (GTAW) MIG (GMAW) Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) Flux-Cored Self-Shielded (FCAW-S) Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G) Orbital MIG |
| Open Circuit Voltage | 71 Peak OCV at 1800 RPM |
| IEC Rating | 325A / 33V / 100% @ 104ยฐF (40ยฐC) |
| Output Range by Mode | Stick/Pipe (SMAW): 30 - 400 Amps CV-Wire (GMAW, FCAW-S, FCAW-G): 10 - 45 Volts DC TIG (GTAW): 5 - 400 Amps Arc Gouging (CAC-A): 60 - 400 Amps |
| Rated Gouging Carbon Diameter | 5/16" (8.0 mm) |
| Machines Communication Technology | CrossLinc |
| Single Phase Auxiliary Output | 10,000 Watts Continuous / 11,500 Watts Peak, 120/240V |
| Three Phase Auxiliary Output | 11,000 Watts Continuous / 12,500 Watts Peak, 240V |
| Auxiliary Output Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Receptacle Types | NEMA 5-20R NEMA 14-50R NEMA 15-50R |
| Engine Brand & Model | Perkins 403F-15T |
| Engine Description | 3 Cylinder Turbocharged Water Cooled Diesel Engine |
| Engine Horsepower | 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Engine Block Size & Displacement | 91 cu. in (1.5 L) Bore x Stroke - 3.3 in x 3.5 in (84 mm x 90 mm) |
| Emissions Rating | US EPA Tier 4 Final |
| High Idle Operating Speed @ Rated Output | 1800 |
| Low Idle Operating Speed | 1440 |
| Sound Rating @23 ft. (7m) | 67 dBA at Low Idle 71 dBA at High Idle |
| Fuel Tank Size (US gal.) | 20 US gal. |
| Fuel Tank Size (L) | 75.7 L |
| Oil Capacity (qts.) | 6.4 qts. |
| Oil Capacity (L) | 6.0 L |
| Coolant Capacity (US gal.) | 1.8 US gal. |
| Coolant Capacity (L) | 6.8 L |
| Typical Application | Construction Mining Railroad Maintenance Cross Country Pipeline Construction & Field Erection Maintenance & Repair Offshore Oil & Gas Pipeline & Offshore Power Generation Shipbuilding Structural Fabrication Structural Welding |
| Warranty | 3 Years Parts and Labor - Engine warranted separately by engine manufacturer |
